Zihao Li is a Senior Research Scientist at Amazon, with a rich background in mathematical programming, discrete-event and agent-based simulation, and data visualization. They previously held positions as a Research Scientist II at Amazon and as a Prevention Effectiveness Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention. Zihao has extensive teaching and research experience from Georgia Institute of Technology, where they earned a Ph.D. in Operations Research, achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. With strong analytical skills in MATLAB, R, SQL, and C++, Zihao excels at interpreting complex data sets and translating technical findings into actionable business strategies.